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Local favourite lake · Wood Buffalo, Alberta

Hat Lake

Hat Lake is a lake in Wood Buffalo, Alberta.

Hat Lake: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this lake: Full / gates open · Low water level · Entry closed.

Best time to visit Hat Lake

Season: August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

Crowd: Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

Typical week: Mon quiet · Tue quiet · Wed quiet · Thu quiet · Fri light · Sat light · Sun light.

How to reach Hat Lake — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 57.43306, -110.33389. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Hat Lake full? Are the gates open?

    No visitor has reported the water level status for Hat Lake yet. Typical pattern: usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What is the best time to visit Hat Lake?

    August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open. Usually quiet; mostly local visitors.

    What are the places to visit near Hat Lake?

    Nearby: Smart Lake (lake, 67 km), Kearl Lake (lake, 71 km), Lobe Lake (lake, 4 km), Big Snuff Lake (lake, 5 km), Little Snuff Lake (lake, 6 km), Cattail Lake (lake, 6 km).